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Keeping our community warm: winter support for those without shelter
Posted on Monday, December 01, 2025 01:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As temperatures drop, health risks increase for people experiencing homelessness. Cold exposure can cause frostbite, hypothermia and trench foot, and can make existing health problems—like heart and lung disease—worse.
To help protect people without a place to stay, the Region of Durham has a Winter Warming Plan. From December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, there are warming locations open across Durham region. Transportation support is available through the Durham Region Outreach...
Community-Based Hate Reporting Program and tool launched in Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2026 02:38 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In response to recent high-profile hate activity, the Region of Durham has partnered with Victim Services of Durham Region (VSDR) to launch a Community-Based Hate Reporting Program—the first of its kind in the Greater Toronto Area.
Developed in consultation with human rights and religious organizations, as well as local community service providers, the program, which is being run by VSDR and offered in multiple languages, consists of an online tool that allows individuals to...
Durham Regional Council approves the 2026 Business Plans and Budget
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 06:06 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2026 Business Plans and Budget.
Durham Region's 2026 Budget balances delivering quality services with maintaining affordability for residents with a property tax increase of 4.8 per cent. For an average homeowner, Regional property taxes will increase by about $14 per month where approximately $10 dollars funds police services and $4 will be invested in other essential services across the Region including transit, housing, paramedic...
Regional Chair statement on recent shooting in Oshawa involving DRPS
Posted on Monday, January 19, 2026 12:11 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Every day, members of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing commitment and service.
While responding to an armed person call in Oshawa on Sunday (January 18), an officer was critically injured. We are grateful to hear that the...
Health Department celebrates National Non-Smoking Week January 18 to 24
Posted on Monday, January 19, 2026 09:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario – January 18 to 24 is National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) and Durham Region Health Department is reminding everyone that it's never too late to quit smoking. NNSW is a time to highlight the harms of nicotine addiction and to bring awareness of the support, encouragement and education available to those who are trying to quit smoking and vaping.
Smoking continues to be the leading cause of cancer and preventable death in Canada. In Ontario, tobacco use is responsible for more than 16...
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